Pennsylvania!! Unite!!

[patrickschick]

The news of me starting to raise BW quails has gotten around and I was asked if I had ever considered raising woodcocks. And yes some off color comments came to mind, but any who. I don't know that I've even seen a woodcock in ages. Than again I really haven't looked for them either lol.

 

[missydcpc]

 Yep that tops the kilts for sure lol

If I can convince my officiant's girlfriend to let him wear his kilt...we'll have that too.

 

[sharron]

We could almost say that we are neighbors. lol

where are you at? i'm all for neighbors that love chickens like i do, everyone else seems to be out east lol

 

[Sally Sunshine]

Quote:
PERFECT!! and you know what a real marraige means!! WHat more could one ask for!!! Your Awesome Missy!!

 

[Sally Sunshine]

Penta~~ !!! I love you too, your so much fun!! Great job and I am impressed!!

 

[Sally Sunshine]

Okay this may sound like an odd request, but for those that have gotten to know me a bit wouldn't be surprised.

Can woodcocks be raised? And has anyone tried?

 

[Blarneyeggs]

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/730306/26-moments-to-restore-your-faith-in-humanity here is a sample, because I so can hear DH

Very sweet.

 

[jcf3202]

Wow, getting closer. ha,ha I'm just about 3 miles south east of Uniontown. lol

My hubby works in Grindstone.

 

[heatherscooby77]

Can you elaborate a little on this? Like specifically what/how you do it?

I found a place that sells that feed about 45 minutes from me.. I may have to give it a try....

I buy them at tractor supply.

 

[Lilbrownie]

Good luck Sally those Marans are buggers to hatch.

Okay, my Mottled Cochin Bantams are 2 roosters, and 3 pullets, I think.

Ooh I wanna see pics!! So happy you got more pullets then Roos!!

Gosh, I don't jump around to much on here. I'm usually on the rhode island red thread. Just happen to come across this when I was looking for something and thought I would say HEY. I'm in SW Pa. about 60 miles south of Pitts. Sorry for not finding this sooner. 

Welcome, Berks county here

I feed my birds the same food from hatch on.  I "adjust" the protein and fat levels using things like BOSS, Calf-Manna, oats, cracked corn, flax seed, dried fruit, nuts, cat food, fish food, parrot seed mixes, table scraps, and 4 hours free range.  They have free choice Purina Flock Blocks, grit, and oyster shell.  I put the barley and burlap bags in all my waterers, keeps away the slim and kill germs naturally.  I never give apple cider vinegar.  I spot worm or medicate.  I never treat the whole flock.  The makes resistance. 

I feed Allied Nutrition (ADM) Pen-Pals Meatmaker crumble.  I never give the chicks medicated feed.  Chickens are omnivores, this feed has meat in it.  This is one of the most important things.  It is not overloaded with soy.  Soy can cause infertility on the hens side, and it will make your meat bird flesh tough.  You want to make sure you feed has less then 1% methionine, this is an artificial lab created protein.  It can be linked to infertility in concentrations above the 1%.  Another very important thing is no extra calcium for the roosters.  It can kill the kidneys.............  This food is high in fat, lower in carbs.  They have more vigor, look gorgeous without being in a pen, and molt quickly.

I searched for 3 years for a food that works great, for the chicken kids.  You also have to consider price, availability, and the contents.  Its $21.00 per 50lb bag, it only available through Herr's Feed Mill in Jonestown, and Grantville, that I know of.  There is so much to consider.  I think this feed covers the big items on my want list:.  fertility, finish, and they actually like it!  It is the only feed that all the birds have actually liked, I have a lot less waste!

Ok so if you feed your roosters the layer feed you are killing them?? Cause mine eat the same feed! Trying to do the best by my chickens. Was wondering if you could send me a pic of the ingredients in this feed that you say is great. I know I have never said before but I have connections with a feed mill in the area and may be able to get the food made at a better price for everyone. Would love to find a food they don't waste!!! So into making up a new formula that would be great for all. So if you wanna pm me we can try to work this out!!